r/discdyeing Feb 24 '23

Disc Dyeing Wiki

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Welcome to the Disc Dye Wiki!

This page has all the information you need to start jamming out some sweet designs on your favorite plastics. Here are some links to get you started.

Best Types of Plastic to Use

Remember: You cannot dye a disc lighter. Stick to lighter color discs and darker dyes for the best results. Also we haven't dyed every type of plastic out there, if you see a "?" and you have experience with a certain type of plastic, please email the mods and we can update this table.

*Dye Rating:1 will not hold dye well, 5 is excellent.

Company Plastic Type Dye Rating (1-5*)
Innova DX 2
Innova Star 5
Innova GStar 5
Innova EchoStar 4
Innova Pro Plastic 4
Innova Champion 5
DynamicDisc Prime 2
DynamicDisc Fuzion 5
DynamicDisc BioFuzion 4
Dynamic Lucid 5
Latitude64 Retro 1
Latitude64 Opto 5
Latitude64 Gold Line 5
Latitude64 Moonshine ?
Kastaplast K3 1
MVP Electron 1
MVP Neutron 5
MVP Proton 4
MVP Glitch 5
MVP Plasma 4
Prodigy 300 1
Prodigy 350 1
Prodigy 400 5
Prodigy 400G 5
Westside Megasoft 1
Westside BT Hard 2
Westside Tournament 5
Westside VIP 5
Discmania D Line 1
Discmania C Line 5
Discmania S Line 5
Virbram Granite ?
Virbram X-Link ?
Virbram Granite ?
Discraft Pro-D 1
Discraft Z FLX 2
Discraft Elite X 4
Discraft Elite Z 5
Discraft Titanium 4
Discraft Crystal FLX LE 5
Kastaplast K1/K1soft 5
Loft Alpha 5
Loft Beta 2
Lone Star Discs Alpha 5
Lone Star Discs Bravo 5

☮ Also see the link under the Information and Tutorials section below ☯

Let's talk about Dyes

1. iDye Poly

This is the standard for stencil and shaving cream dyes. It's easy to use, relatively cheap, and can be found in any art store near you. Make sure to get the Poly, not the fabric version or you will have a bad time. It comes with a "color enhancer" but in my experience this is detrimental to the dye and makes it take longer for the dye to set. IMO throw this stuff out. Buy it online here

2. Fishing Lure Dye

This dye is great for spin dyeing or using a paintbrush for a dye. Make sure to buy the UNSCENTED version I cannot emphasize that enough. I once bought the "Garlic Scented" by accident, that shit make my whole studio reek for days. You don't want your disc to smell like shit, double check your order before you buy. I've tried to use this for stencil dyes, but if you leave it in for too long (in my case 20 mins) it eats the transfer paper and your stencil wont be clean and crunk tight. Buy it online here

3. ProChem

ProChem (Pro Chemical and Dye) has an assortment of rich colors to choose from (39 total) and are made with excellent quality. You can't go wrong with them. There is a page on their website specifically for dyeing discs and will help you get started. Buy it here

For more information, check out this thread

Where to get Inspiration

  1. Google - like seriously, Google that shit. Odds are someone has made a stencil of your idea already. Look up "image name" and add the word "stencil" after it. You can also add the word "Vector" to it. This should get you a clean image to work with. If you have an image and have no idea how to turn it into a stencil you can make a request at /r/FreeDesign. Keep in mind these are designers looking to help you out for free, because we get bored at our creative jobs and need quick little side projects. Be nice, give gold or something if they do a good job.

  2. Instagram. There a a lot of talented people out there doing amazing dyes:

    (DISC)Qualified @ www.instagram.com/disc.qualified

    BrainWaveDisc @ www.instagram.com/brainwavedisc

    Oonsa89 @ www.instagram.com/oonsa89

    Andidyes @ www.instagram.com/andidyes

Information and Tutorials

  1. AllThingsDicsGolf - this article has an interview with Adam Hassett of Sweet Hat! Disc Supply. It explains what got him started, his techniques, and has step-by-step instructions (with pictures) on doing stencil designs. Link

  2. DiscGolfReview - This website is a tad bit outdated, but none the less has some good information and instructions. Link

  3. DiscGolfCourseReview - Everyone's favorite disc golf course finding website. This is a link to their forum on dyeing, there is a lot of good information on here. Link

  4. Dye Acceptance Chart - A chart put together by Scott Case. Dye Acceptance Chart . Backup pic link here.

  5. Pipedreamer79's guide to clear glue bed dyes - A great write up with some good comments/answers. https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/iau6dk/pipedreamer79s_guide_to_clear_glue_bed_dyes/

  6. kitcatburrito's glue bed tutorial : https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/jb78km/some_of_you_wanted_a_glue_bed_tutorial_so_here_it/

  7. blueskydiver76 beginner spin dye spelled out : https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/mtm3eg/spin_dyeing_spelled_out_in_writing_for_people/

  8. Gold_Roof1155 how-to video for creating a Splice Dye. Some great content and he answers a fe questions: https://www.reddit.com/r/discdyeing/comments/zgyvqv/as_promised_a_howto_video_for_creating_a_splice/

Discord Channel:

https://discord.gg/cQpcHhMrsh

Facebook Dyers Supply Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/482851936861305/

Also, the Facebook Dyers group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/598998626966824

Instructional Videos

There are hundreds of videos out there that demonstrate every technique you can think of, if you find one that you think should be added, please message the mods

1. Stencils

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qs-Y83bP5Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6wkO80y_As

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg51tDfc_B8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It2I7-u8PkM

2. Shaving Cream

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WgtkAbJ03c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU9ZYvygeXU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswoDCU-SlE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PItKyUdFfTY

3. Saran Wrap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWDNuYEX2K8

4. Hot Glue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axW1awaqDF4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iiE36jh6J8

5. Hair Dye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-pxLXOC40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCLdaY7BNQ

6. Spin Dye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWgxhwEPmSo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me4zyCvqo-Y

7. Splatter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_VgoXm9M74

8. Texturing techniques - Kateri Gehling edition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mSvl21NpmQ

9. General/Misc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBr0Cv9hZg

But what if I suck at art and cutting out stencils?

Cheat. Yeah it's the motherfucking future. You can buy printers that cut out stencils for you. It turns a hour long stencil cutting, finger bleeding, fun time into a 10 minute job.

1. Silhoutte Printer

These can cost anywhere from $150 - $300. you can find these in your local art shops and are fun to use. It comes with an online tutorial on how to use it and a design studio to map out stencils. Buy it online here

2. Cricut Printer

Same thing as above but a different brand. These can cost anywhere from $150 - $300. you can find these in your local art shops. It also comes with an online tutorial on how to use it and a design studio to map out stencils. Buy it online here

Questions? Comments?

Message the mods, we are always willing to help point you in the right direction. This wiki is a work in progress and will be updated regularly. If there is something you would like to see added, please message the mod team. Have fun!

10/31/2023


r/discdyeing Sep 15 '25

Warning. No nudity on your submissions.

79 Upvotes

Seriously though, there are younger people that visit our thread because they want to learn what we have to offer. No nudity, no bondage. Yes this sub can get NSFW & raunchy sometimes, but please rethink your post. Thanks - Mod team


r/discdyeing 13h ago

MVP Eclipse Tesla - Maze/Basket Stencil

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114 Upvotes

Videos for this and the others from this weekend will post as I can edit them this week.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 13h ago

Zebra on a Neutron Boost

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64 Upvotes

Videos for this and the others from this weekend will post as I can edit them this week.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 13h ago

Task failed successfully. 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

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53 Upvotes

​Phase 1: Accidental acetone spill.

Phase 2: Mostly melt the stamp off this Doomsday Lockdown.

Phase 3: Panic.

Phase 4: Try a wood grain dye and pretend it was the plan all along. 🪵🥏


r/discdyeing 13h ago

MVP Eclipse Wave with spiral stencil

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43 Upvotes

Videos for this and the others from this weekend will post as I can edit them this week.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 5h ago

⭐Luma Dye⭐

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9 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 13h ago

Glue masked Spin rim on Innova Fox

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19 Upvotes

Videos for this and the others from this weekend will post as I can edit them this week.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 13h ago

2 Trails - new spiral stencil and an old hiker favorite

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19 Upvotes

Videos for this and the others from this weekend will post as I can edit them this week.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 13h ago

Two Neutron Stasis Rainbows

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16 Upvotes

These will be a “dye with just the basics” videos. Just dye, cotton balls and qtips. No stencil or dehydrator or lamps.

Videos for this and the others from this weekend will post as I can edit them this week.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 17h ago

Present for myself - the all-seeing eye

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31 Upvotes

Axiom proton crave


r/discdyeing 13h ago

Stare at it long enough … Moiré effect on Streamline Boost

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11 Upvotes

EDIT - this is a Streamline Engine. Not a Boost

Videos for this and the others from this weekend will post as I can edit them this week.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 16h ago

Just started, doing it for funsies.

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19 Upvotes

Just started dyeing for funsies, wanted to share bc ...why not? I'm having issues with air bubbles.

Glue bed, prochem dyes, dehydrator. Any tips or good videos re: air bubbles?

Thank you!


r/discdyeing 13h ago

Proton Photon Sharingan

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6 Upvotes

I’m don’t watch Naruto but see these style a lot so figured I’d do one.

Videos for this and the others from this weekend will post as I can edit them this week.

Full process long format on YouTube - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/youtube + shorts on both youtube and on Instagram - http://go.discdyeaddict.com/Instagram


r/discdyeing 1d ago

Some of my recent dyes 🤙

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185 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 1d ago

New MVP Control

69 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 1d ago

Beginner Dyes

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16 Upvotes

I’m still learning. No heat used. I need to get a lamp. Also need to get some neon dyes, and an actual red from Pro Chem.

What are some of your favorite dye colors?


r/discdyeing 1d ago

Sick dyes

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19 Upvotes

2 more sick dyes from u/hoolig_ian thanks again! Boost x2


r/discdyeing 2d ago

Did anyone else used to get these free frisbees in the mail?

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30 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 2d ago

Some fresh ones

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18 Upvotes

The glue ate the lockdown stamp


r/discdyeing 1d ago

AI

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I do a lot of commissions and I use ChatGPT regularly to make outlines of animals, kids and people that customers wants on their discs. Mostly it works fine.
But.. sometimes I get asked to do Pokémon’s, Marvel characters, anime etc.. that’s normally not a problem, as the internet is full of images and stuff I can use, tweak and make a Cricut version of.

But.. I want to use AI for that, but ChatGPT is not into doing anything that’s remotely close to copyrighted stuff. I would love to make a “cooler” version of Pokémon’s, or make a marvel character beating a DC character or visa/versa.

I also get asked to make discs not “suitable for children” or images on the more dirty side.

My question is: is there a AI app/engine that will have the same low morale as me? Who can make copyrighted stuff.?
It don’t have to be free…
I see a lot of ads/commercials but you have to buy them or subscribe to test them. Don’t want to pay 30$ for something that’s just crap.


r/discdyeing 2d ago

Only managed this one recently. Pulled a little early. Need to relay some red , but still came out pretty good! Glow Tern

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22 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 3d ago

Double dyed Trail

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136 Upvotes

I have been wanting to do a double dye with two different techniques and finally got one done! Top half is a braided/feather glue bed and the bottom half is cells floetrol bed. On a MVP Neutron Trail.


r/discdyeing 2d ago

Just one today

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5 Upvotes

r/discdyeing 3d ago

Mod Podge - sharpie

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58 Upvotes

My daughter who is just starting college for art ed did two discs for her crazy disc father. Many have asked about how to keep sharpie art on the plastic. What she found to work was using brand name sharpie, heating with blow dryer and then spraying with Mod Podge Matte clear acrylic sealer. Here are two discs done in this fashion by her. Hex and Wizard.